Need at least a half dozen 2.5" drive caddies for the C240, as well as trying to find a deal on 128GB RAM. Currently running: 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz PC3L-12800R RDIMM (Registered) Samsung M393B1K70DH0-YK0 or 16GB version would be rad.
Also am beginning the process learning and trying to figure out and expand my storage needs. Currently testing ESXi with three 600GB 10k rpm Seagate SAS drives in RAID 0, but want at least a pair of SSDs (Samsung 1625, Intel 3510, Samsung PM863) plus more ultra cheap spinning rust.
I know so little about storage options, that was my first time installing ESXi. Not sure if I need, or want virtualized FreeNAS... But an all in one homelab solution sound ideal to get started. Workload: Plex, Nextcloud with only half dozen users to start, Redmine, pfSense, Win2016, Ubuntu Server w/ Docker.
Thank you for this great community, and for anyone who can offer tips, criticisms, advice, or even pro-tips. I'm concerned parts won't work with my aging workhorse, should I buy new to ensure compatibility?
Also am beginning the process learning and trying to figure out and expand my storage needs. Currently testing ESXi with three 600GB 10k rpm Seagate SAS drives in RAID 0, but want at least a pair of SSDs (Samsung 1625, Intel 3510, Samsung PM863) plus more ultra cheap spinning rust.
I know so little about storage options, that was my first time installing ESXi. Not sure if I need, or want virtualized FreeNAS... But an all in one homelab solution sound ideal to get started. Workload: Plex, Nextcloud with only half dozen users to start, Redmine, pfSense, Win2016, Ubuntu Server w/ Docker.
Thank you for this great community, and for anyone who can offer tips, criticisms, advice, or even pro-tips. I'm concerned parts won't work with my aging workhorse, should I buy new to ensure compatibility?